What is the Roman name for the city of Nice, France?

Cemenelum (the Roman city was actually located away from the sea, on the hill today called Cimiez). Nikaia was the Greek name of Nice and Nicaea is in today's Turkey! read more

Cemenelum (the Roman city was actually located away from the sea, on the hill today called Cimiez). Nikaia was the Greek name of Nice and Nicaea is in today's Turkey! This page may be out of date. read more

Nice, the Queen of the Riviera, is one of the most popular, and best known cities in France. And with good reason. On the Mediterranean coast, close to the Italian border, Nice has everything for a perfect holiday. read more

Most of the Roman remains are in the south of France, in Provence which lay so close to the Roman Empire and Rome itself. But there are some surprising places further north, right up to Avesnois in the Nord, part of the new region of Les Hauts de France. read more